Sermons on The Last Shall Be First:

God Saves The Best For Last

Contributed by Rev. Samuel Arimoro on Mar 14, 2025

God is never late. He has a divine plan, and He ensures that the best comes at the right time. The latter glory is always greater than the former.

GOD SAVES THE BEST FOR LAST By Rev. Samuel Arimoro Main Text: "And saith unto him, Every man at the beginning doth set forth good wine; and when men have well drunk, then that which is worse: but thou hast kept the good wine until now." – John 2:10 Supporting Texts: Ecclesiastes 7:8, ...read more

Scripture: John 2:10, Ecclesiastes 7:8, Habakkuk 2:3, Job 42:12

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Last Batch Of Prodigal Sons

Contributed by Samuel M on Jan 19, 2025

Father God is waiting for all of the prodigal sons to return back. When they all return, God is closing of this era, and the marriage of the lamb will begin, followed by a celebration. There is a celebration coming and the Triune God will be part of this celebration.

But the father said to his servants, ‘Bring out the best robe and put it on him, and put a ring on his hand and sandals on his feet. Luke 15:22 This is what Trinity does with all Prodigal Sons who come back to their senses and return to God. They provide a best robe, a ring and sandals. All the ...read more

Scripture: Luke 15:22

Building A Lasting Godly Legacy

Contributed by Rev. Samuel Arimoro on Jun 17, 2025

Building a godly legacy is not about living a perfect life but a purposeful one. It’s about sowing seeds of righteousness, truth, and faith that will bear fruit for generations to come.

BUILDING A LASTING GODLY LEGACY By Rev. Samuel Arimoro Main Text: Proverbs 13:22 Supporting Texts: Deuteronomy 6:6-9, Psalm 112:1-6, 2 Timothy 1:5, Genesis 18:19, 2 Kings 2:9-15 INTRODUCTION: A legacy is what remains of you when you are no longer physically present. It is not just about the ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 13:22

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Famous Last Words On Scripture Series

Contributed by Davon Huss on Apr 10, 2024

Revelation and the last words on Scripture (Seedthoughts from Eugene Peterson's book on Revelation called "Reversed Thunder"- chapter called "Last Word on Scripture")

HoHum: Some famous and morbidly funny last words: “Turn me over—I’m done on this side.” Last words of Lawrence of Rome. Said as he was being burned alive for being a Christian in 258 AD. “Now is not the time for making new enemies.” Last words of Voltaire, French philosopher. Voltaire was a ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 22:17-19, Revelation 1:3, Revelation 3:18, Revelation 5:8, Revelation 10:9-10, Revelation 1:17  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Jesus' Final Words (Part 2)

Contributed by Henry Trocino Jr. on Mar 27, 2017

In Part 2, we take up the remaining four sayings of Jesus on the cross. We shall study how the gospel writer used the OT background in the death of Christ. It will give us a good grasp of the significance of Jesus’ last words on the cross.

A Word of Abandonment “‘Eli, Eli, lema sabachthani?’ that is, ‘My God, my God, why have you forsaken me’” (Matt. 27:46)? I have heard many eloquent sermons on the “seven sayings.” However, the speakers rarely look into the OT texts that Jesus used in His last seven sayings. Yet how the gospel ...read more

Scripture: Luke 23:46, John 19:28-30, Matthew 27:46

Denomination: Baptist

The First Passover (Exodus 12)

Contributed by I. Grant Spong on Aug 17, 2024

How did Passover foreshadow Jesus? Let's look in Exodus 12.

English speakers call it Easter. Most languages still call the Christian celebration the equivalent of Passover. What was the original Passover like? How did it foreshadow Christ? Let’s look at Exodus 12. Did God begin to give Israel a calendar? The Lord said to Moses and Aaron in the land of ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

Hey, Wait A Minute

Contributed by Thomas Swope on Apr 23, 2018

A study in the book of Leviticus 2: 1 – 16

Leviticus 2: 1 – 16 Hey, wait a minute 2 ‘When anyone offers a grain offering to the LORD, his offering shall be of fine flour. And he shall pour oil on it, and put frankincense on it. 2 He shall bring it to Aaron’s sons, the priests, one of whom shall take from it his handful of fine flour and ...read more

Denomination: Calvary Chapel

Behold, What Manner Of Love! - Part 2

Contributed by Chuck Brooks on Sep 14, 2020

Last time we left off in the text where John says: …we shall be like Him…

Objective: To exegete 1 John 3:2-3 emphasizing the point that our Savior’s sure and imminent return should motivate the believer to live holy just like our Savior Jesus is holy…. 1Jn 3:1 Behold what manner of love the Father hath bestowed upon us, that we should be called children of God; ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 3:1-2

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Seeking First The Kingdom Of God

Contributed by David Parks on Aug 6, 2013

If God were to perform a miracle tonight and you woke up tomorrow completely committed to seeking first God's Kingdom and His righteousness, what would your life look like?

SEEKING FIRST THE KINGDOM OF GOD Text: Matthew 6:25-33 Introduction 1. We live in a world characterized by a lack of certainty, but I know that Jesus Christ is now the king of king and the Lord of lords the master of my destiny and of the the only kingdom that will last forever. 2. I know ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 6:19-34, Matthew 6:16-34

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The First 42 Months : 2 Series

Contributed by Amy Bickel on Aug 7, 2008

Part 13 in a series on the prophecies found in the book of Daniel. Continuation of study of Chapter 11 and the first 42 months of the Tribulation.

The Prophecies of Daniel Part 13: The First 42 Months (Daniel 11:23-24; 39) We are still in the book of Daniel studying the prophecies God gave to this Old Testament prophet concerning the Times of the Gentiles, and the latter days or the times of the end. We have reached our 13th week of study ...read more

Scripture: Daniel 11:23-39

Denomination: Baptist

Father Forgive Them For They Know Not What They Do

Contributed by Eric Bland on Jun 16, 2003

First of the seven last words of Christ on the cross.

Word #1- ?Father forgive them; for they know not what they do? Luke 23:34 In Gods Holy Word there may be at times when reading through the scripture that it seems like we have no hope. There may be times when it appears that God is very upset and wants nothing to do with us. But you know what ...read more

Scripture: Luke 23:34

Denomination: Baptist

Give God First Place

Contributed by Terry Hensley on Jan 30, 2002

In everything that we say or do, does God have the priority, or do we give God the same emphasis as we do the spare tire? (Only when needed!)

Give God First Place Matthew 6:25-34. Too many people are seeking first the kingdom of pleasure and possessions. But Jesus promised, “all these things shall be added unto you” if you give Him first place. 1.With your Time. James 4:14a “Whereas ye know not what shall be on the morrow. For what ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 6:25-34

Denomination: Baptist

He Shall Swallow Up Death Series

Contributed by Stephen Weatherby on Aug 16, 2021

He Shall Swallow Up Death

Hello, and welcome to week four of these Easter prophecies about Jesus. So far we have covered the promise in Genesis 3, that the seed of Eve would crush Satan's head. The second week we identified that Jesus is the Passover Lamb, who takes away the sins of this world. Last week we saw that he ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 25:1-12

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

What Shall We Do With Jesus?

Contributed by David Nolte on Feb 21, 2021

One way or another we will make a decision about Jesus.

In the past year we saw the results of mindless mobs inciting mindless riots, rebellion, vandalism and violence. Unfortunately that happens when passion exceeds prudence, selfishness overrides self-control, and hatred outweighs honor. It has happened in every generation. It happened in the ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 27:15-22

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

How To Grow In Christ

Contributed by David Holman on Feb 1, 2016

Allowing Christ First Place in Your Life

How to Grow in Christ John 3:30 I rarely preach one verse at a time which makes this a topical sermon. But if there were ever a topical sermon to preach I believe this one verse will help us to grow in Christ. Let me lay out what is going on in John the baptizers ministry beginning in verse 22. ...read more

Scripture: John 3:30

Denomination: Independent/Bible